Shirin David's "Schlau aber Blond": A Pop Shift and Social Commentary
Shirin David, Germany's most successful female rapper, released her third album, "Schlau aber Blond," on February 24, 2024, shifting to a poppier sound while addressing societal expectations and her public image, with collaborations such as the song "Atzen & Barbies" with Ski Aggu.
Shirin David's "Schlau aber Blond": A Pop Shift and Social Commentary
Shirin David, Germany's most successful female rapper, released her third album, "Schlau aber Blond," on February 24, 2024, shifting to a poppier sound while addressing societal expectations and her public image, with collaborations such as the song "Atzen & Barbies" with Ski Aggu.
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44% Bias Score
Orbán Endorses Germany's Far-Right AfD
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD), on Wednesday in Budapest, openly endorsing the party and its platform, marking a significant shift in his previous stance and highlighting the growing influence of far-right parties in ...
Orbán Endorses Germany's Far-Right AfD
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD), on Wednesday in Budapest, openly endorsing the party and its platform, marking a significant shift in his previous stance and highlighting the growing influence of far-right parties in ...
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60% Bias Score
Germany Extends Border Controls Amidst Election Tensions
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz extended border controls for six months until September, citing 47,000 people turned back and 1,900 smugglers arrested since September, amid rising public concerns about migration and a close election on February 23rd.
Germany Extends Border Controls Amidst Election Tensions
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz extended border controls for six months until September, citing 47,000 people turned back and 1,900 smugglers arrested since September, amid rising public concerns about migration and a close election on February 23rd.
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52% Bias Score
German Election: Conservatives Poised to Win, Far-Right AfD Makes Significant Gains
Germany's February 23rd election will likely result in a conservative victory led by Friedrich Merz, with the far-right AfD projected to achieve its best national election result ever, potentially creating a rightward shift in German politics with implications for Europe and the Ukraine war.
German Election: Conservatives Poised to Win, Far-Right AfD Makes Significant Gains
Germany's February 23rd election will likely result in a conservative victory led by Friedrich Merz, with the far-right AfD projected to achieve its best national election result ever, potentially creating a rightward shift in German politics with implications for Europe and the Ukraine war.
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60% Bias Score
German Bundestag Session Highlights Pre-Election Anxiety
Germany's Bundestag held a session days before the election, revealing anxieties among politicians. Chancellor Scholz defended his government's record, while opposition leader Merz criticized its performance, with polls showing Merz's CDU/CSU at around 30%. Other parties, including the Greens and FD...
German Bundestag Session Highlights Pre-Election Anxiety
Germany's Bundestag held a session days before the election, revealing anxieties among politicians. Chancellor Scholz defended his government's record, while opposition leader Merz criticized its performance, with polls showing Merz's CDU/CSU at around 30%. Other parties, including the Greens and FD...
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40% Bias Score
German Protests Against Potential Far-Right Coalition
Hundreds of thousands of Germans are protesting a potential coalition between CDU/CSU, FDP, and AfD due to concerns about the far-right AfD's influence on migration policies; the CDU/CSU's embrace of AfD talking points on this issue is central to the crisis.
German Protests Against Potential Far-Right Coalition
Hundreds of thousands of Germans are protesting a potential coalition between CDU/CSU, FDP, and AfD due to concerns about the far-right AfD's influence on migration policies; the CDU/CSU's embrace of AfD talking points on this issue is central to the crisis.
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64% Bias Score
Vance Criticizes European Democracy at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, US Vice President JD Vance delivered a 20-minute speech sharply criticizing European democracy, highlighting internal vulnerabilities exemplified by the annulled Romanian election, while downplaying the threat of Russia and advising collaboration with the AfD party...
Vance Criticizes European Democracy at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, US Vice President JD Vance delivered a 20-minute speech sharply criticizing European democracy, highlighting internal vulnerabilities exemplified by the annulled Romanian election, while downplaying the threat of Russia and advising collaboration with the AfD party...
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52% Bias Score
AfD to Introduce Merz's Migration Plan in Saxony-Anhalt
The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt will introduce a migration plan identical to Friedrich Merz's, forcing the CDU to publicly declare its position on the plan passed in January with AfD and FDP votes, despite criticism from Chancellor Scholz and others.
AfD to Introduce Merz's Migration Plan in Saxony-Anhalt
The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt will introduce a migration plan identical to Friedrich Merz's, forcing the CDU to publicly declare its position on the plan passed in January with AfD and FDP votes, despite criticism from Chancellor Scholz and others.
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40% Bias Score
AfD Rally in Suhl Showcases Hardline Stance and Growing Influence
At a Suhl AfD rally, Björn Höcke and fellow party members delivered speeches marked by anti-immigrant sentiment, criticism of the German government, and controversial historical references, highlighting the party's growing influence and potentially polarizing impact on German society.
AfD Rally in Suhl Showcases Hardline Stance and Growing Influence
At a Suhl AfD rally, Björn Höcke and fellow party members delivered speeches marked by anti-immigrant sentiment, criticism of the German government, and controversial historical references, highlighting the party's growing influence and potentially polarizing impact on German society.
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76% Bias Score
Scholz Rejects AfD Coalition, Accusing Merz of Far-Right Collaboration"
German Chancellor Scholz vehemently rejected any coalition with the far-right AfD party, accusing his rival Merz of collaborating with the AfD on immigration policies, sparking a heated parliamentary debate and highlighting deep political divisions ahead of the February 23rd election.
Scholz Rejects AfD Coalition, Accusing Merz of Far-Right Collaboration"
German Chancellor Scholz vehemently rejected any coalition with the far-right AfD party, accusing his rival Merz of collaborating with the AfD on immigration policies, sparking a heated parliamentary debate and highlighting deep political divisions ahead of the February 23rd election.
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44% Bias Score
AfD Dominates East German Polls Amidst Lingering Economic Anxieties
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd federal elections, the far-right AfD party leads polls in East Germany due to lingering economic anxieties from the post-1989 reunification, despite objective economic improvements; this highlights the disconnect between perceived and actual economic conditions.
AfD Dominates East German Polls Amidst Lingering Economic Anxieties
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd federal elections, the far-right AfD party leads polls in East Germany due to lingering economic anxieties from the post-1989 reunification, despite objective economic improvements; this highlights the disconnect between perceived and actual economic conditions.
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36% Bias Score
Orbán Publicly Endorses Germany's Far-Right AfD
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's far-right AfD party, on Wednesday in Budapest, publicly endorsing the party and its platform, defying previous distance and highlighting growing far-right influence in Europe.
Orbán Publicly Endorses Germany's Far-Right AfD
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's far-right AfD party, on Wednesday in Budapest, publicly endorsing the party and its platform, defying previous distance and highlighting growing far-right influence in Europe.
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60% Bias Score